A few months ago, Andrew Carleton and Tyler Shaver were in India, representing the USA at the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. On Saturday, Shaver laid out Carleton in the air for a 50-50 ball.

The former U-17s are back from India, and they’ve returned to the environment that bred them for international success: the U.S. Soccer Development Academy.

“No hard feelings. We’re brothers, it’s part of the game,” Carleton said. “A lot of us out here were all on the same team a couple months ago. It’s a pretty cool experience to be able to play with the guys from your hometown against the guys that were on your team, that are your brothers. The level’s good and it’s getting better and better every year.”

Saturday’s match-up between Atlanta United FC and New York City FC was laden with U-17 alumni as Atlanta’s Carleton, Justin Garces and Chris Goslin went up against NYC’s Shaver and James Sands.

“There’s a lot of great competition out here,” Goslin said. “You can’t take these games for granted, you’ve got to really work and show that you’re a Youth National Team player, show that you are a step above. The Showcase breeds a lot of talent, it shows how much talent we have in the U.S.”

The Development Academy is where Goslin and the rest of his U-17 compatriots will work to take the next steps of their development. After living the dream in India, wearing the crest to represent the USA in World Cup competition, the players were energized to return to playing stateside and taking on a heavier burden with their clubs. Former U-17 midfielder Blaine Ferri scored two goals in Solar SC’s Showcase opener, earning a 2-1 win against Westchester Armour.

“When you’re with your club, you have to be a leader,” Ferri said. “With the National Team, everyone’s a leader, but you have to take responsibility when you’re with your club. You’re a big part of the club, you have a big responsibility to get the win. My teammates expect me to play well, they expect me to get a goal.”

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